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DESCRIPTIONThe Samsung Galaxy Mega is a hybrid device that combines the portability and convenience of a smartphone with the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet. The Galaxy Mega balances an optimal viewing experience on a 5.8-inch HD screen, yet it ultra-thin and portable enough to fit in a userís pocket or in the palm of one hand.

Powered by the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and 1.4GHz dual core processor, the Galaxy Mega features an 8-megapixel rear camera, as well as a 2-megapixel front facing camera. It comes with 8GB internal memory and up to 64GB expandable storage. The device also boasts Samsungís proprietary 'Air View' feature, which lets users preview photos, speed dial contacts and information in e-mails, without opening them.DesignThe Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is a play on the design of the Galaxy S4 which in itself isnít exactly a very fresh design. Samsung has a habit of marginally tweaking the design and thatís what you get here with the slimmer bezel and slightly more angular design. The phone is just about 9.9 mm thick. The front of the phone is basically a massive screen that at 5.8 inches really is approaching tablet territories. Bezels are refreshingly thin.

DisplayThe 5.8″ screen is the highlight of the handset. It is a TFT LCD panel and has a resolution of 960 x 540 i.e. qHD. This resolution spread over the 5 inch panel results in a fairly low pixel density of 190ppi.

CameraVarious camera modes are supported to take sophisticated and customised photos. It mega-screen size is ideal viewing medium for photos and videos. The Galaxy Mega 5.8 sports an 8MP camera capable of capturing Full HD video while the front facing camera is rated for 1.9MP. The camera interface is the same as previously seen on the Galaxy Camera. A button on the top left corner toggles a range of features including the LED flash and self timer. Exposure can also be set from here. A mode button on the bottom right corner lets the user swipe through several preconfigured modes including panorama shot, best face that prioritizes focus on the face and sound & shot that captures a few seconds of audio alongside the photograph.

Connectivity & Battery LifeThe Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is a dual SIM handset and supports 3G connectivity on both SIM cards but only one of these can have 3G switched on at a time. The phone also supports WiFi a/b/g/n as well as Bluetooth 4.0. The battery unit is rated at 2,600 mAh and proves to be sufficient given the low resolution of the display and efficient processor. You could easily get a full day of extensive usage from the phone.